Longmont mosquito spraying to continue tonight

This is the second round of an attempt to knock down the population of mosquitos that carry West Nile virus. The first spray was Friday night; like that one, tonight's procedure will take about four hours and cover about 380 miles of city streets.

Residents are advised to close windows and turn off window air conditioners when spraying is taking place in the area. Children should not play near or behind the applicators while they're running.

The spray, called AquaLuer 20-20, is a permethrin-based adulticide and creates a fine mist that kills mosquitos on contact. The time was picked because adult mosquitos are usually most active between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Eleven trucks from Colorado Mosquito Control will do the spraying.

City spokesman Rigo Leal said the second round had always been on the schedule; Boulder County initially reported that Monday's spray would depend on the mosquito count observed Sunday. That count is expected to be available before 5 p.m. today.

Longmont typically targets specific areas in eradicating mosquitos; the last citywide spray was in 2007.

The company hired by Boulder County, Otter Tail Environmental, is also scheduled to resume spraying in several unincorporated areas of Longmont. A complete list can be found at http://www.ottertail.us/index_mosquito.htm.

Some residents who object to the chemicals used are planning to voice their complaints to the City Council on Tuesday night. At least one opponent has begun to circulate a "Toxic Town" flyer referring to yellow pesticide warning flags as "Longmont's mascot."

The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the civic center, 350 Kimbark St.

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